ITANAGAR, Aug 19: Chief Minister Pema Khandu today set the ball rolling to strengthen the existing Inner Line Permit (ILP) system that makes it mandatory for any non-Arunachalee citizen to obtain a permit to enter the state.
In a joint meeting with top government officials and leaders of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) here this morning, Khandu emphasized on the need to strengthen the ILP system to prevent illegal entry and prolonged stay of non-local migrants in the state. 
“Our main objective is to protect our indigenous tribes from outside influx and we are committed to it,” he said.
While informing that the state government is internally preparing to strengthen the ILP system, Khandu said that it was necessary to take inputs from the state’s premier students’ organization.
AAPSU, headed by its President Dozi Tana Tara, through a power point presentation explained in detail a survey conducted by the Union and ways and means to strengthen the present system. 
The All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) has submitted a six-point memorandum to the state government, highlighting the urgent need for regularization and digitalization of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system. 
The memorandum, which was presented after over a year of dedicated research into the issue of illegal immigration in the state, addresses several critical gaps in the current system, said  AAPSU Finance Secretary Byabang Hapo.
He further emphasized that  the numerous loopholes in the existing ILP system, which have allowed unregulated entry into the state. "In the last three years, over 8 lakh people have entered Arunachal Pradesh, but there is no accountability within the concerned department, and no data on their return.” He also added that the current system is plagued with deficiencies, necessitating structural reforms.
Among the key demands in the memorandum is the establishment of a separate department, headed by a Director, to oversee the ILP process. This department would ensure proper monitoring and accountability for individuals entering and leaving the state.
AAPSU has also called for the implementation of a digitalized security system, akin to those used in metros and airports, including an OTP (One-Time Password) system to track entry and exit from the state. The union has proposed the correction and reestablishment of 12 new check gates, ensuring they are positioned accurately along the state’s boundaries.
Another significant demand includes the closure of unorganized weekly markets, which, according to AAPSU, have become hotbeds for illegal immigrants. The union has also called for the revocation of voting rights for non-indigenous individuals, particularly those without proper documentation, in areas such as Capital Complex, Tezu, Roing, Namsai, and Pasighat. They warned that the current situation, where 70 percent of voters in these regions are non-indigenous, could lead to political instability in the future.
Hapo has also  urged the state government to issue a cabinet notification within one month and to ensure the execution of their demands within six months.

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